Food in pop culture
This colorful candy is famously sorted by size in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Reese's Pieces
This year marked the launch of The Simpsons as a primetime TV show and the fall of the Berlin Wall.
1989
"The Little Lost Fish" is an alternate title for this 2003 animated adventure.
Finding Nemo
This 1985 song by A-ha became an international hit, famously accompanied by an innovative music video featuring animated visuals.
Take on me
This flightless bird is known for its speed and its starring role in a popular Looney Tunes series.
Road runner
This breakfast cereal’s mascot boasts, "They’re magically delicious!"
Lucky Charms
This year saw the release of Titanic, which went on to become the highest-grossing film at the time
1997
"The Unlikely Hero" is a fitting alternate title for this 1994 film about a man who unknowingly participates in key moments of American history.
Forrest Gump
This 1997 song by the band Chumbawamba became a global hit with its chorus "I get knocked down, but I get up again."
Tubthumping
These nocturnal, egg-laying mammals from Australia and New Guinea are one of the few venomous mammals
Platypus
This dish is the centerpiece of a romantic dinner for two dogs in Disney's Lady and the Tramp.
spaghetti and meatballs
In this year, the first iPhone was released, changing the smartphone landscape forever.
2007
"Carpe Diem" this 1989 Robin Williams movie about a teacher inspiring students to embrace life and think for themselves.
Dead Poets Society
This 1994 dance track by Haddaway became a huge hit with its catchy beat.
What is love
This animal, capable of living over 100 years, holds a record in Nova Scotia for the heaviest specimen at over 44 pounds.
Lobster
In Pulp Fiction, John Travolta’s character explains the differences in McDonald’s menus around the world, including this name for a Quarter Pounder in France.
Royale with Cheese
This year marked the premiere of Friends, and also the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
1994
"Emotions at Work" this 2015 Pixar animated film about a young girl’s feelings navigating through life's challenges.
Inside out
This 1969 song by Norman Greenbaum about heading to the afterlife became a one-hit wonder and a classic rock anthem.
Spirit in the sky
This small but mighty insect can carry objects up to 50 times its own body weight.
ant
In Elf, Buddy pours this condiment over his spaghetti.
maple syrup
This year saw the Beatles perform their final live concert on the rooftop of Apple Corps in London.
1969
"Chasing the Storm" this 1996 disaster film about storm chasers.
Twister
This 1993 song by tag team became a summer anthem
Whoomp! (There It Is)
This large marine mammal, also called a "sea cow," is known for its gentle nature and primarily eats seagrass.
Manatee